The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
And out of the Dark Night my World
with eyes of a thousand dreams.
And in your eyes I know the Tears are forming
and that ain't nothing now to me.
Cause I know that
Sweet heart it's gonna make you cry
It's gonna break your heart
It's gonna make the end come down
I wander the Night only for you...
You said your little world is gone
I say that now should be the time
We're gonna tear this world to pieces
And now I know that you know why
Now I know that
with eyes of a thousand dreams.
And in your eyes I know the Tears are forming
and that ain't nothing now to me.
Cause I know that
Sweet heart it's gonna make you cry
It's gonna break your heart
It's gonna make the end come down
I wander the Night only for you...
You said your little world is gone
I say that now should be the time
We're gonna tear this world to pieces
And now I know that you know why
Now I know that
Lyrics submitted by horrorcunt
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